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Key Points

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The celebration takes place from 21 to 27 October 2026.

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Hundreds of village deities travel to the historic Dhalpur field.

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Lord Raghunath is the chief deity and is honored with a wooden chariot.

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Traditional instruments include dhol (drum), shehnai (flute‑like), and ransingha (curved horn).

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The festival supports local craftsmen who make woolen shawls and caps.

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Summary

The main event is a colourful procession where people pull a wooden chariot while chanting and playing drums, flutes and horns.

The festival also showcases traditional dances, music, and a market where artisans sell woven shawls and caps.

It brings together locals and visitors, helping the community keep its culture alive.

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New Words to Learn

13 words
deity
a god or special figure that people worship
palanquin
a covered seat carried on poles by people
procession
a group of people walking together in a special order
oracle
a person who is believed to give messages from a god
circumambulation
walking around something in a circle as a sign of respect
chariot
a big wooden cart that is pulled by people
ritual
a set of actions done in a special way for tradition
folk
traditional music and dance from ordinary people
handicraft
things made by hand, like woven shawls and caps
shehnai
a long wind instrument that makes a sweet sound
dhol
a big drum that makes a deep sound
nagara
a type of drum used in celebrations
ransingha
a curved horn instrument that makes a loud note
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